It has been pretty quite on here lately, so I thought I'd start a new topic. those of you already banded early in the month. How are are you doing? What are you eating, are you back to work, feeling any pain etc.?

I have lost 12 since surgery - 25 total. wooo hoo.

I am eating lots of purees of course. I found some sites to make homemade babyfood, so I've used them. Yesterday, I bought a can of campbells chunky chili with steak and Beans, into the blender it went. It was good - normally, I don't like beans, because of the texture, but hey they were being pureed, so why not. today, I got a can of progresso chicken corn chowder. It was not the best choice - 200 cal for the serving, but, I have been doing so good, I figured it was time for a little treat, and that is a much better treat than my former usual - Peanut Butter Cup

I am back to work, but wed I over did it a little, so I developed a bit of a muscle pull. My kids are going to have to learn to help out around the house more. they were good the first couple of days post op, but once mom was up and around, it was like all bets are off. I do have my first Pampered Chef show post op tomorrow, but my daughter will be going with me to help carry everything. I'm excited and nervous.

I just started with the caloriecounter.com site today, and it is pretty cool. I haven't finished inputting all my foods today, but I have had an A so far today. Can't wait to see how it ends.

Hope everyone is well.

I was always content to get C's in school

-I am still the same way now.

I don't like anything lower though!!

Glenda,

I'm trying to figure out if I am using the calorie counter site correctly. I finished inputting my food for the day, but there is no overall grade. Is there something else I need to be doing?

Glenda,

I'm trying to figure out if I am using the calorie counter site correctly. I finished inputting my food for the day, but there is no overall grade. Is there something else I need to be doing?

Click on the analysis button for your daily grade. Then at the bottom of it you can get a readout for a week or month.

I went to the free Denny's breakfast today, and ate less than half of it! All Denny's menu is on that calorie site! I will get a bad grade today!

Hi everyone.. I was banded on January 12th and feel bad as I am eating pretty much anything that I feel I can handle with no problems. I did the liquid for 1 week and then mushie for a few more days and then went to eating soft foods. NOw I don't eat anything that I cannot chew to death, but am not feeling deprived for the most part.

I had my first fill of 3cc's in a 9 cc band on the 5th. I don't think that there is still much restriction. However, I learned very quickly that I MUST eat slow and chew well. If I go too long and eat too fast I am finding that it is very painful to have spasms and wait until things go down or come up. I have not had any come up but spend a few minutes trying to get it calmed down. :eek:

Does that mean there is no restriction? I would say no but that it is not great.. when I got the fill, I did liquid for a day but then back to what I was doing for the most part.

I am hoping for another fill before being gone for 2 weeks the end of the month.. :thumbup:

So far I am so excited about the band. I am certain that it is the answer for me. I knew that the 12th was the first day of the rest of my life. so far, I still think so.. It is a wonderful thing!!!

WOW!! That sounds like me!!

I was banded on Jan 9th, then also has my first fill Feb 4th. Same thing, I did liquids the 1st day.. etc.. OK- I still feel like I can eat like I did before the fill. I don't even have any of the "spasms". I have been chewing my food like crazy- just in case. But, every once in a while when I slip up & dont chew as much, it's been ok.

I know that I have lost almost 20 lbs.. But, this whole past month has been nothing but pure will power. Could I have lost this much weight by will power before the band to lose weight?? Nope.. I just don't want to screw things up inside - especially when I can't see it. However, I'm finding it frustrating that I can't feel anything.. I am just going by.. I guess I should stop eating, or people are watching me eat- I shouldn't eat anymore.

I do remember the restriction that I had after surgery- I guess that is what I am expecting. (and I liked it)

How are y'all doing now? I've hit two plateaus, had 4 cc's put in my band on my second visit, and I've got a pile of clothes that need re-tailoring.

Any good stories to tell?

I had my second fill last week. The first couple of days, I could feel more of a "restriction" but, I am back to "normal" again. So, I am stuck on no losing any weight. However, I am not gaining any weight. So, I guess that's good. Yes, it's been 2 months since surgery- I've lost about 20 lbs.. That's more than I can say for the past several years!! :thumbup:

I dont want to admit it though- I have not done any exercises.. My work schedule is hard to get those in there. I work 4- 10 hours days.. On the days that I am off.. I'm exhausted from trying to catch up on laundry, house cleaning & etc. But, I do feel that I have been staying more active than before. I rode my horse last weekend.

My eating habits have changed. In a good way. I have completly stayed away from breads!! Better thing is, I dont crave them either- along with pasta!!

Even thought this seems to be a slow process of losing weight, I feel that it's all good!! :crying:

Hi everyone,

I had my second fill yesterday and got 2.5 cc. I did lose 7 1/2 pounds during the last month, but was hungry all the time. I didn't feel any restriction from the first fill. Right now I'm feeling some fullness after I eat my portion. I will say that I am so happy with the lapband. I've lost a total of 38 pounds since the surgery, so I'm not complaining. I will also admit that I haven't been exercising either. I might get in 1 or 2 days, but that is about it. I really need to commit myself to exercise. I finally started eating salad last month, I missed my salads. The only real restriction I have is fruit skin. I haven't gotten it caught, but I have noticed it is hard to get down, so I just go ahead and peel everything. Has anyone had any food restrictions?

(snipped for brevity) I finally started eating salad last month, I missed my salads. The only real restriction I have is fruit skin. I haven't gotten it caught, but I have noticed it is hard to get down, so I just go ahead and peel everything. Has anyone had any food restrictions?

I miss salads, but only because I never have room for side dishes anymore. Seems like I fill up just looking at food these days. Nice change, huh?

Besides breads and things, the only real restriction I've had was with cold meat on a picnic. I'd been eating Scottish eggs with no difficulties, but they'd been warm. The half a cold one at the picnic had me yarking in a hurry. I took the other half home, warmed it, and was fine. Annoyed the heck out of me.

new to the forum, banded on 1/7/09, weighed 236 on DOS, weigh 196 on my home scale which is pretty close to my surgeons, who I see next week. I expect he will do another fill as I am having some hunger. i have to be very careful about taking my time with my food, eat too fast and pay dearly. i do not know what the weight loss norms are but I have lost 40% of what I want to lose. I have no regrets and appreciate the need to really think about my food choices instead of shoveling food in my mouth. people are really starting to notice and i feel great.

Congratulations on your loss. The band does seem to help - the effect (for me) has been subtle but I know it's working and I feel so much better.

Good luck on your journey.